Chapter 2421 Mercy
"It seems that the schedule I arranged for you is too easy."
Xiao Ai looked up at No. 2 Bella Street, which was burning in flames, and casually unbuttoned his shawl, speaking in a light and calm tone: "To be honest, I have tried very hard to overestimate our 'witch' , the result..."
"As a result, this killing move is still so fast that we can hardly imagine it, so that there is a large gap in your schedule that is so tight that you can hardly fit a needle in it."
Cole gently took off Xiao Ai's shawl, put it on his arm and raised his eyebrows: "But since we have a rare rest time, why don't you take a break before the meeting? Shouldn't you Do you think you can help? ”
The Sun Priest, who was far less powerful than Cole, shook his head slightly and explained: "I just wanted to go out for some air and see your results. Is this fire the work of Gandalf's little brother?"
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"That's right, but even without me, you must have countless ways to burn this place down."
The young Gandalf, who temporarily acted as an intelligence specialist next to Cole, sat cross-legged on the ground, holding his cheek and said boredly: "To be honest, I think myself and Maleficent are actually quite redundant. After all, facts have proven that, As long as we act according to Trey's... er, Ace of Hearts plan, there will be no possibility of complications. Her plan can even accurately predict the end of the operation within ten minutes."
Cole smiled slightly, raised his hand to say hello to the members of the Kevos family who happened to be passing by on guard duty at the corner of the street, and said: "Although today's action is simple, its nature is extreme in that only success is allowed and failure is not allowed. Node, otherwise, how can a mere [Fire Demon Mercenary Group] be worthy of Ms. Ace of Hearts?”
"You can see it."
The young Gandalf nodded and complained: "In the words of us outsiders, it is 'killing a chicken with a butcher's knife'."
"But it's necessary."
Xiao Ai's eyes as calm as water reflected the raging fire that had completely swallowed up the [Fire Demon] and stirred up the thick black smoke. He said lightly: "We don't have much time, and we want to use it within the limited time." To produce as much results as possible within a certain period of time, it is necessary to push 'efficiency' to the limit."
Having said this, Xiao Ai suddenly turned his head with a very small movement, while Cole next to him immediately took out a pocket watch from his pocket, opened it and held it in front of the girl with one hand.
"Thank you."
After reading the time, Xiao Ai nodded slightly and signaled Cole to put away his pocket watch, and after thinking briefly for about ten seconds, he confirmed to Cole: "How many fish are left in the night-free zone that have slipped through the net?" < br>
Cole shrugged and answered simply and clearly: "Zero."
"Seriously, if Mr. were here, I would definitely ask him to keep Ms. Ace of Hearts here for a while longer."
Xiao Ai sighed and said helplessly: "This feeling of just experiencing happiness and having to let go immediately is really unpleasant."
Cole chuckled and said teasingly: "If you don't know, you'd think you're out of love."
"Lost love is not as heartbreaking as losing Ms. Ace of Hearts."
At this stage, Ms. Ai Fanye, who is solely responsible for all matters of the Harlequin Card in the Free City, sighed in a rather grandiose tone, and then turned to look at the person next to her who almost had the words 'do nothing' written on her face. The young Gandalf asked: "Little brother Gandalf, do you know how long this fire can last?"
The boy who was quite accomplished in the mage's way didn't even think about it and immediately replied: "If there is no external interference, it will probably last about ten minutes."
"Ten minutes..."
Xiao Ai repeated in a low voice, and after thinking for a moment, asked: "Can you keep it for a while longer?"
"Huh?"
The young Gandalf was stunned for a moment, and then responded after half a second: "That's certainly possible. Even if there is no land to burn, I can still add fire explosions or something to it, and it can burn until night."
Xiao Ai nodded and continued to ask: "Then... what if I want to ensure the architectural integrity of No. 2 Bella Street as much as possible?"
The boy thought for a while and continued to nod: "It's okay, but it's just a little troublesome."
"Then trouble brother Gandalf,"
Xiao Ai smiled and explained: "Please continue to fan the flames here and try to maintain the fire without causing further damage. When it is time to stop, someone will come and tell you."< br>
Because of Maleficent's specialization as a lolita, the young Gandalf, who thought he owed [Harlequin Card] a favor, readily agreed: "No problem."
"Then please."
Xiao Ai bowed to the boy in a Sun Cult manner, then turned to Cole and said, "Let's go."
"Understood."
Cole nodded slightly, then put the shawl back on Xiao Ai, who was about to leave the 'warm campfire', and then waved to the young Gandalf: "See you later, buddy."
The boy who had already stood up with his staff and prepared to add firewood lazily nodded and said: "See you later."
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Ten minutes later
No. 0 Bella Street, in front of the Street Committee House
"We arrived too early."
As Cole and Xiao Ai walked into the empty courtyard side by side, he frowned and said, "I still think you should take the time to take a rest."
Xiao Ai stood by the flower bed in front of the door of the bungalow, turned to the young man with a worried face and said with a smile: "Just think about it, even if everything goes according to plan, it can't change the fact that today is a big day. As your agent, I will definitely not be able to sleep at this juncture.”
"There are many ways to rest."
Cole sighed, held his forehead and said, "I didn't say you have to sleep."
"You're right."
Xiao Ai smiled sweetly and said happily: "So taking a walk and chatting here is the way I choose to rest."
"You, you, you."
Seeing that the other party had no intention of reflecting at all, he became more and more frustrated with this friend who was obviously gentle and well-behaved, but extremely stubborn at heart. Cole, who could only try his best to exert some positive influence on him, shook his head helplessly. He took out his dagger and skillfully trimmed the branches and leaves of the plants in the flower bed, and asked: "Speaking of which, why do you want Brother Gandalf to help keep the fire going?"
"It's just a show."
Xiao Ai admired the increasingly regular flower bed in front of her and said in a leisurely tone: "On the one hand, it is to let 'outsiders' know that today's incident is not a 'farce' but a 'tacit understanding', and stop them from trying to fish in troubled waters. On the other hand, It is to let the 'own people' know that there is nothing left there, and there is no need for them to help 'clean the battlefield.'"
Cole pondered for a moment and then asked: "I understand this externally. It is nothing more than using this quiet murder and arson to imply that the forces in Bella Street except the [Fire Demon] are very united, but pretending to Burned down...all on the same street, do you think they can believe it?" "Of course not"
Xiao Ai bent down and picked up a golden-red leaf. He tiptoed and placed it on Cole's head like a mischief. He explained in a calm tone: "Both Mr. Hemis and Ms. Alma are completely on our side." , or perhaps Father Lorenzo and President Imelda, who are always watching the situation, are essentially the best of human beings. Not to mention such carefulness, even if they use twists and turns that are several times more complicated, It’s probably useless.”
Cole was stunned for a moment: "Then you still..."
“There is only one message I want to convey to them, and that is ‘I want them to mistakenly think that No. 2 Bella Street has been burned clean’.”
Xiao Ai walked past Cole and stepped briskly on the stone steps in front of the door that were warmed by the sun: "In this way, they will mistakenly think that No. 2 Bella Street has been burned clean." ”
Cole, who had just finished pruning the flower bed, smiled and slowly followed his friend, who was as frail and frail as ever: "You are looking more and more like Mr."
"No."
"No?"
"If it had been my husband, I'm afraid that not only No. 2 Bella Street would have been set on fire, but the entire block."
"Uh..."
"If my strength is to make the best use of the situation when it is high or low, then what my husband is best at... is the simplest but also the most difficult task of overturning the table."
"Indeed."
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Game time AM08:47
City of Liberty, No. 0 Bella Street, 2nd Floor
"Yo."
The talker of [Blue Sacred Scripture], Hemes, a handsome man with a slightly feminine appearance but full of positive energy hidden deep in his heart, happily pushed the door open and said with raised eyebrows: "It seems that I am the last one. Arrived.”
"It stands to reason that the fire-headed snake boss [Fire Demon] should be the last one to arrive."
The heavily made-up female orc Elma Hecher took a puff from her pipe and turned her eyes towards the young man who was sitting quietly in the corner of the long table with a harmless smile on her face and was the agent of Countess Leissa Keyvos. Ai said pointedly: "But if the fire-headed snake boss can't come back... tsk tsk, that's another matter."
But Xiao Ai just smiled and said nothing, without any expression.
However, Hermes casually pulled out the chair closest to him, sat down on it, crossed his legs and sneered: "It's already now, why bother going around in circles? I don't believe that the Kevos family has never found anyone here. How many of you, or is it true that we [Blue Sacred Scripture] are the only ones favored by the Countess?”
"Ahem, Boss Hermes really knows how to joke."
The president of the [Imelda Chamber of Commerce], Imelda, showed a hypocritical and full of wrinkles smile, and said with a forced smile: "Although the countess didn't greet the old woman in person, she bothered sister Xiao Ai to run away alone. trip.”
As for the Patriarch of the [Black Curtain] church, his temperament is a bit wretched because he is a half-orc of the field mouse tribe. He is a tall and thin old man with a triangular face. Father Lorenzo, who is mainly a man of both sides, also expressed his position: "My words. , Brother Cole is coming over.”
Hermes nodded with satisfaction, directly took over the rhythm of this conversation, and said slowly: "In that case, we might as well get straight to the point and let the Kevos family, who have greeted everyone here in advance, explain the incident. A little explanation.”
"That's a way."
Alma blew out a smoke ring and said casually: "Since no one can get away with it, let's just clarify the matter directly. What do you think, Ms. Vanye?"
"I have no objection."
Xiao Ai nodded without changing his expression, and then said in a soft voice with a soothing rhythm and bright timbre: "Then, let me explain again that the former owner of No. 2 Bella Street is also one of the former street committee members. The reason why the [Fire Demon Mercenary Group] encountered such an unfortunate accident today.”
Everyone present nodded, seeming to have no objections to Xiao Ai's somewhat strange narration in the current situation. The reason is very simple, that is, 'unfortunate accidents' have always been resolved internally by various large and small forces in the Free City. Common expressions used in conflicts.
Of course, the 'misfortune' is 100% genuine, and it can be said to be full of gold content. As for the 'accident'...if nothing else, there should be no accidents at all. This kind of style is quite free of the city, with clear distinction between true and false, and each The mixed black humor makes people laugh.
"We regretfully believe that although the [Fire Demon Mercenary Group] worked diligently, conscientiously, and honestly during their tenure as members of the committee, they still failed to cover up their flaws and exposed a large number of regrettable problems."
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Xiao Ai lowered his eyes and said softly: "That means they are too conscientious, responsible, and honest about their duties."
"Pfft——"
Hemis, who has always had a prickly style of painting, really couldn't help but laugh this time. He clapped his hands and said, "Okay, that's great!"
Alma sneered and said nothing.
The old lady Imelda concentrated on the priceless bracelet between her fingers and said nothing.
Only Father Lorenzo smiled awkwardly and reluctantly agreed: "Yes...yes..."
"You should be very clear that this is a cruel and cruel city, and as a member of the street committee, your acting style is too simple and direct, which will undoubtedly have a very adverse impact on our collective."
Xiao Ai also smiled, and then continued to explain: "So after a simple evaluation, we believe that [Fire Demon]'s friends don't actually know what this position means, so we plan to use up Maybe teach them in a gentle way.”
Alma turned her head to look at the "wailing smoke" outside the window, and emphasized in an obviously rising tone: "Teach?"
"Yes, teaching."
Xiao Ai nodded and said seriously: "If they prove that they have the capital to correct their mistakes, they can realize the problem at the minimum cost and then gradually keep up with the pace under the guidance of everyone. On the contrary, if They failed to prove it..."
"You deserve to die?"
"Think about it carefully. We almost let the [Fire Demon] keep all the elites, leaving them with enough power to establish themselves anywhere outside the Free City. Isn't this not kind enough?"
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"It makes sense, but... aren't you afraid that they will come back for revenge with this power?"
"In that case, we will have no choice but to take back this kindness."
Chapter 2412: End